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Spiced Fruit Crisp Recipe

When it comes to a heartwarming treat on a chilly winter's day, this home-style crisp is hard to beat. The gingersnap-crumb topping nicely accents the apples, pears, raisins and dates.—Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min.YIELD:8 servings

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples

3-1/2 cups chopped peeled fresh pears

1/4 cup chopped dates

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup molasses

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

TOPPING:

9 gingersnap cookies, crushed

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cold butter

Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1.In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.

2. In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit mixture. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Yield: 8 servings.